Commissioned by the City of Zurich to design a unique signage system for the new primary school "Nordstern" on Thurgauerstrasse, we wanted to contrast the building's technical design by Bollhalder Walser Architects with playful elements that evoke the spirit of childhood. Inspired by early educational tools such as the "Deutschschweizer Basisschrift" and the grid structures of the architecture, we designed a special font, OP Saturday, for both 2D and 3D applications. Collaborating closely with Hot Wire Extensions, renowned for their sustainable and innovative manufacturing processes, we produced dynamic, playful signage that brings a subtle, tactile warmth and blends seamlessly with the building's architecture, marking a successful fusion of design, material experimentation and new technology.
The project is nominted for this year's Designpreis Schweiz.
Object: Schule Nordstern, Thurgauerstrasse 55, 8052 Zurich
Architecture: Bollhalder Walser Architektur, Zurich
Client: Stadt Zürich, Amt für Hochbauten, Zurich
Typography and Signage Design: Onari Projects, Zurich
Signage Development: Onari Projects and Hot Wire Extensions, Zurich
Production: Hot Wire Extensions, Zurich
Photography: Dominik Hodel, Zurich
